I really felt for both Meerab and Murtasim today
Murtasim: this guy is starving for Meerab’s love. At this point, I don’t even think he cares much about sex. He is seriously yearning for just some simple hand holding, a hug, some words of affection even. I think if he even gets some basic affection from her, he will continue hanging on for her. However, if she continues this way, woh dil se utar jaegi. This loner feudal lord just needs a soft touch and some nice words from his wife and he is not getting even that. Two of his dialogues recently were very worrisome.
- pet ki tarha dil bhar gaya
- dil se utar jaana
Also he is suddenly saying being loved is anmol. I wonder if this is why he will say yes to Haya or consider her for marriage. Because Haya has left no doubts in anyone’s mind about her love for Murtasim
Meerab: she is living among people who clearly don’t care enough for her or don’t view her as an equal. Murtasim wants to love her but it has to be his own way. He does not spare time to assess what it is that Meerab wants. They are both sitting there happy about Maryam’s in-laws encouraging continued studies after marriage and they can’t see what they took away from Meerab? Ma Begum is one selfish woman. Murtasim is too regressive for Meerub. And they are hypocritical.
Meerab can’t go out without informing (she gets taunted because she does), can’t study, can’t leave the god damned car without Murtasim’s permission. Her problem is she is being treated as “bhed” who is tied down (in her own words). Until recently he did not take seriously her objections against Hayas advances. Until Murtasim recognizes and encourages Meerab’s agency, she is going to have a hard time giving in.
They are truly a mismatch. They have to come a long way to meet in the middle.
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